2024 Mondraker Podium vs 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
The L is the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon size closest to your M Mondraker Podium. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon
Compared with the Mondraker Podium in M, the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 47 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +47 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Mondraker Podium, MCannondale Scalpel Carbon, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Podium M | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 444 mm | 455 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 602 mm | 601 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 611mm | 622 | +11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 mm | 436 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128 mm | 1175 | +47 mm |
| BB height | 300 mm | 331 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 mm | 480 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 mm | 115 | +25 mm |
| Actual top tube | not listed | 577 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 40 | |
| Standover | not listed | 745 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon minus the Mondraker Podium. Full charts: 2024 Mondraker Podium, 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker PodiumCannondale Scalpel Carbon
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Mondraker PodiumPodium | Cannondale Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Podium 29 Stealth | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL RL 2P Base | Lefty Ocho |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | HollowGram |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Hub | Mavic Boost | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic CrossMax 29 | HollowGram 25 |
| Brake | SRAM Level Bronze | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Onoff Sulfur 0.2 | not listed |
| Stem | Mondraker MDK | not listed |
| Grips | Onoff Twin | ESI Chunky Silicone |
| Headset | Onoff Titan tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube | not listed |
| Seatpost | Onoff Sulfur 0-R | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Antares R7 | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite |
| Pedals | not listed | Not |
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